An unidentified charge of just a few francs on a debit or credit card seems harmless. However, it can be a red flag: fraudsters often test stolen card details by initially making small purchases before undertaking larger transactions.
10.11.2026 –That's why #watchout is important:
- Check your account and card statements regularly.
- Enable notifications of all account and card transactions so that you can spot any unauthorised transactions straight away.
Even small, unfamiliar card transactions should be taken seriously and investigated. If you are unable to identify a payment, you should block the card immediately and contact the card issuer at once.
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